Role Description
Remote Pharmacists support multiple Encompass Health hospitals, each with a daily census of 30 to 60 patients. This position uses ACEIT and various medication processes to:
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Assess, plan, intervene when necessary, implement and evaluate patient care in compliance with each hospital's policies, protocols, and procedures.
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Participate with other members of the healthcare team to help patients achieve positive clinical outcomes by:
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Monitoring
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Evaluating
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Verifying
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Ordering
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Making recommendations to assure the appropriate, safe, and effective use of pharmaceuticals for all patients.
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Use professional judgment with respect to any clinical decisions and recommendations.
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Assume responsibility for any staff working under their supervision.
Qualifications
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Licensed in good standing by the State Pharmacy Board for the state in which the hospital is located.
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Successful completion of a degree from an accredited pharmacy program or one determined to be substantially equivalent to a U.S. accredited program by an appropriate certifying agency.
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Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience.
Requirements
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Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
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Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds including medical supplies and equipment and the transferring and repositioning of patients. Reasonable assistance may be requested when lifting, pushing, and/or pulling exceed these minimum requirements.
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Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
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Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment.
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Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
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Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
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Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
Benefits
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Indoor, temperature-controlled, smoke-free environment.
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Occasional outdoor exposure.
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Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
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Handicapped accessible.
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May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or Productivity Standards
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Has regular, reliable, and predictable attendance and punctuality.
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Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.
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May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and/or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
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May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
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Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during, or after a disaster.
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May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
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May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.